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Since ASU's put the clamp-down on fraternity partying, Sun Devil brothers must find other outlets to express themselves. For example, the ninth annual Pharaoh Step Classic Stepshow, which takes place on Saturday, December 4, at the South Mountain High School Amphitheatre, 5401 South Seventh Street. Witness the Mu Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha trade in their kegs for synchronized stomping, clapping and chanting, as they compete against other fraternities and sororities. The weekend party kicks off Friday night, December 3, with a comedy show and pre-party featuring Daran Howard and Shang (pictured). Saturday's Stepshow will be followed by an after-party and a barbecue on Sunday, December 5. A VIP weekend pass for all events costs $25. Tickets for the stepshow (which starts at 4:07 p.m., for some reason) cost $7. Visit www.mueta1906.com. -- Niki D'Andrea
Shang makes some frat noise at the Pharaoh Step Classic.
Curt and Shonda Schilling
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